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Old 01-17-2007, 11:55 AM   #1 (permalink)
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This is a very interesting piece on US policy
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"There are real reasons for the war. One principal reason Saddam had to be toppled is the US administration’s objective of preventing the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from adopting the Euro as the currency standard for oil transactions instead of the dollar.

The reduction of the dollar’s hegemony in the world economy could not be allowed.

And for this to be done, the US had to extend its influence and control of OPEC. Iraq, as the country with the second-biggest oil reserves, had to be conquered. So, Saddam had to go. And he went
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http://www.news24.com/City_Press/Col...054643,00.html
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Yeah I knew that . After Saddam demanded the US pay him in Euro for the oil I knew it was a rap for him.
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Originally Posted by Jahpikne View Post
Yeah I knew that . After Saddam demanded the US pay him in Euro for the oil I knew it was a rap for him.
so true.
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BIG MOVE to DUMP White Ruling Class $$$$$ is ON!!!

Iran is leading the charge....

...Chavez THINKING about signing on:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6202791.stm
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Originally Posted by marabunta View Post
Iran is leading the charge....

...Chavez THINKING about signing on:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6202791.stm
Yep. There were go. That's why they're itching to take both of them out. Amazing. Thanks for link.
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